Polishing the Pulpit - Sevierville 2025: Full Schedule

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7:30am EDT

Early Bird Devotional: What Is a Day of Your Life?

Thursday May 1, 2025 7:30am - 8:00am EDT

SEC Ballroom A

DVD# 169

Speakers

Keith Olbricht

Preacher, Shady Acres Church of Christ

I have been at Shady Acres Church of Christ in Sikeston, Missouri since 2018. I am a 1998 graduate of Memphis School of Preaching. My wife, Stacy, and I have four children and one grandchild.

Thursday May 1, 2025 7:30am - 8:00am EDT
SEC Ballroom A

General

8:00am EDT

Early Morning Worship in Song

Thursday May 1, 2025 8:00am - 8:10am EDT

SEC Ballroom A

Speakers

David is a graduate of Freed-Hardeman University and works for UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY. He, his wife, Natalie, and their daughter, Hallie, worship with the North Lexington Church of Christ. David serves as a regular song leader, Bible class teacher, and is one of the coordinators... Read More →

Thursday May 1, 2025 8:00am - 8:10am EDT
SEC Ballroom A

General

8:20am EDT

What I Would Like to Say to the Next Generation of Preachers: Ministry Thoughts and Life Insights

Thursday May 1, 2025 8:20am - 8:50am EDT

SEC Ballroom A

DVD# 170

Speakers

Michael Shepherd

Thursday May 1, 2025 8:20am - 8:50am EDT
SEC Ballroom A

Preachers

9:00am EDT

Back to Basics—Understanding the "Why" behind the "What" and How to Elevate It (Series): Communion

Thursday May 1, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am EDT

SEC Ballroom A

This will be a deep dive into why worship in these ways is so important. DVD# 175

Speakers

Odie Duncan

Pulpit Minister, Mt Carmel Church of Christ

Married to Kim LeMay Duncan since Septmber 1994 with 3 sons. I have been in fulltime ministry since 1994, having now been with Mt Carmel for over 20 years. I have a degree in Art, as well as both a BA and an MA in biblical studies.

Thursday May 1, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
SEC Ballroom A

Doctrine

9:40am EDT

Bible Marking Class: Types/Antitypes of Christ

Thursday May 1, 2025 9:40am - 10:10am EDT

SEC Ballroom A

DVD# 288

Speakers

Michael Shepherd

Thursday May 1, 2025 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
SEC Ballroom A

Teens

10:20am EDT

Two Minutes, Tops: My Favorite Illustration

Thursday May 1, 2025 10:20am - 10:50am EDT

SEC Ballroom A

DVD # 183

Speakers

Isaac Bourne

Preacher, Chapel Hill Church of Christ

Isaac Bourne is a graduate of Freed-Hardeman with a BA in Bible (2013), MA New Testament (2015), and MDiv (2017). He was the Graduate Assistant of Feed-Hardeman Graduate School of Theology (2013-2017). He has published articles in Kingdom and in The Gospel Advocate. He is an adjunct... Read More →

Billy Camp

Family Minister, Dalraida church of Christ

Billy is a minister at Dalraida church of Christ where he has been serving since 2011. He is married to Shelby (the daughter of Matt & Jennifer Vega) and lives in Montgomery, AL with their three children: Kinley, Roman, and Lewis. Billy served as the college minister at Dalraida for... Read More →

Justin Curd

Ed DeBerry

Evangelist, University church of Christ

Edward E. DeBerryEd DeBerry was born into a church of Christ family. His late father, John Sr. was a minister in the church for more than 50 years. Ed has two brothers, John Jr and Tony, both are ministers in the lord’s church.Ed has labored at the University church of Christ... Read More →

Victor Eskew

Minister, OceanSide church of Christ

Married: Kathleen Connolly EskewChildren: 3Grandchildren: 81982 Graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching1 book: I'm Thinking about Becoming a ChristianSpeaker: Lectureships and Gospel MeetingsClass: How to Study the Bible

Will Hanstein

Charles Harris

Servant, Cartersville church of Christ

His mission is my mission (Luke 19:10)

Rick Harrison

Nate Kidwell

College Minister, Dalraida church of Christ

Drew Kizer

Ashville Road Church of Christ

Freddie Klein

Preston Silcox

The church of Christ at Avalon

Preston is a graduate of MSOP and Amridge University. He has done local work in Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Florida. In 2017, he helped plant the Avalon congregation in Milton, Florida where he currently preaches and serves as one of the elders. He and his wife Tanya have two children... Read More →

Scotty Sparks

Minister, Meridianville Church of Christ

Scotty Sparks has been preaching in Huntsville, Alabama for over 19 years, and is currently the pulpit minister for Meridianville Church of Christ. He previously also served as an elder for the Mastin Lake Road Church of Christ. He holds a Master of Ministry from Freed-Hardeman University... Read More →

Dean Thompson

Evangelist, University church of Christ

Dean Thompson preaches for the University Church of Christ congregation in Charlotte, NC. He has been married to Jasmine Thompson for seven years, and they have two beautiful children, Nico (3) and Eden (7 months). Dean received his B.S. in Communications at Wingate University (‘15... Read More →

Terry Townsend

Thursday May 1, 2025 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
SEC Ballroom A

Preachers

11:00am EDT

The Preacher’s Prayer Life

Thursday May 1, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am EDT

SEC Ballroom A

Every Christian, including preachers, seems to struggle with his prayer life. In order to help, we need to understand some of the special challenges preaching creates, consider practical changes that can help, and learn to appreciate and accept encouragement in this core aspect of our relationship with God. DVD #188

Speakers

Kevin Rhodes

Director, Brown Trail School Of Preaching

Kevin W. Rhodes is the Director of the Brown Trail School of Preaching and host of the GBN program Expositions. He is a 1992 graduate of Midwest School of Biblical Studies, and an author of several books on a variety of subjects. He served as the Associate Editor of Sound Words for... Read More →

Thursday May 1, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
SEC Ballroom A

Preachers Youth Workers

12:30pm EDT

Sandwich Session: Digging Deep: Finishing the Course: Concluding Bullet Points about "The Crown"

Thursday May 1, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT

SEC Ballroom A

The regal crown that promoted the Shepherd. The crown of thorns that humiliated the Son of God. The reason for it all: my sin and my redemption. DVD #193

Speakers

Cindy Colley

Cindy Colley, of Huntsville, Alabama, is the wife of Glenn Colley and the mother of two adult children, Caleb Colley and Hannah Colley. She and Glenn have five grandchildren. She teaches ladies, teen girls and children in various public settings and loves one-on-one Bible study with... Read More →

Thursday May 1, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
SEC Ballroom A

Women Special Interest

1:30pm EDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom: Elders, You Need These People in the Room

Thursday May 1, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT

SEC Ballroom A

Chris Donvant - Someone to Keep the Right Things in Focus (the Best Metric to Determine Evangelistic Health in Your Church)
Keith McAlister - A Sounding Board
Westley Hazel - Someone to Update the Website, Facebook, and Social Media Feeds
Dave Domingue - The Member with the New Idea
Keno Shrum- The Lord. It Is His Church!
David Lipe - An Encourager to Do the Right Thing Every Time

DVD #195

Speakers

Dave Domingue

Director, Georgia School of Theology

Dave serves as an elder at the Warner Robins church of Christ and as the Director of the Georgia School of Theology (GST), emphasizing soundness, scholarship, and servitude. He is married to Becky Teagle Domingue, and they have two grown children (David & Bri) and five grandchildren... Read More →

Chris Donovant

Chris Donovant lives in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and works with the Kensington Woods Church of Christ, a growing thriving congregation. Chris has been married to his wife, Jessica, since 2004, and they have three sons, Aidan, Liam, and Rian. Chris loves telling people about Jesus... Read More →

Westley Hazel

Westley Hazel is the minister for the Forrest Park congregation in Valdosta, GA. He has received a Doctorate in Biblical Spirituality from Southern Seminary and Master of Divinity degree from Freed-Hardeman University. He is the author of Beyond The Tithe. Westley is married to... Read More →

David Lipe

Assoc. Minister, Crossville Church of Christ

Keith McAlister

Keno Shrum

Minister/Elder at Coweta church of Christ. House to House School of Evangelism Regional Trainer

Keno has attended the Coweta church of Christ in Coweta, OK since April of 1990. He serves as an elder and has also been the minister there since Sept 2015. Keno is also a Regional Trainer for the House to House School of Evangelism. He grew up in Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas and Arizona... Read More →

Thursday May 1, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
SEC Ballroom A

Elders

2:30pm EDT

Seven Scholarly Minutes

Thursday May 1, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT

SEC Ballroom A

Dave Domingue - How Should Christians Respond to the Growing Trend of Assisted Suicide?
Dewayne Bryant - The Single Greatest Archaeological Discovery in My Lifetime
Tom Wacaster - Why Are Psalm 14 and Psalm 53 Identical? Why Repeat?
Forest Antemesaris - The One Thing I Would Say to an Atheist to Make Him Think
Terrance Brownlow-Dindy - Was Junia an apostle?
Caleb Colley - How Can I Believe in a God I Can’t Prove?

DVD #200

Speakers

Forest Antemesaris

Preacher, Orange Street church of Christ

Forest Antemesaris grew up as an atheist and converted to Christianity his senior year of high school with the help of Loriann, the woman who would later become his wife. Forest has Bible degrees from the Florida School of Preaching and Freed-Hardeman University and an M.A. in Christian... Read More →

Terrance Brownlow-Dindy

Dewayne Bryant

Caleb Colley

Pulpit Minister, North Jackson Church of Christ

Caleb Glenn Colley is the pulpit minister for the North Jackson Church of Christ in Jackson, Tennessee. He is a graduate of Freed-Hardeman University, where he received a B.A. in communication, a B.S. in biblical studies, and an M.A. in New Testament. He also received a Master’s... Read More →

Dave Domingue

Director, Georgia School of Theology

Tom Wacaster

Thursday May 1, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
SEC Ballroom A

Scholars’ Think Tank

3:30pm EDT

Seven Minutes of Wisdom for Families

Thursday May 1, 2025 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT

SEC Ballroom A

Kevin Hahn - What Is Your Advice If my Teen Has Not Obeyed the Gospel?
Clark Sims - Forgiving Your Child When It Is Hard
David Looney - How to Help a Loved One who Battles Depression
Ed DeBerry - How Churches Can Help Young Families
Mark Reynolds - One Thing I'd Do Again with My Children
Rob Baker - Three Things You Can Do to Improve Your Family's Mental Health

DVD #205

Speakers

Rob Baker

Graphic Design Artist, Apologeticspress.org

Rob Baker, his wife Mallory, and their four children; Emma, Anna, Olivia, and Grant live in Wetumpka, Alabama. Rob serves as the Graphic Design Artist at Apologetics Press, where he has worked for over 20 years. He also works with the Wetumpka church of Christ as the youth minister... Read More →

Ed DeBerry

Evangelist, University church of Christ

Kevin Hahn

Preacher, Lake Houston church of Christ

Kevin Hahn has been preaching at the Lake Houston church of Christ since 2005. He has done mission work in India, Austria, Ukraine, and Mexico. Kevin served as a Captain in the US Air Force and is a third-generation preacher. He recently completed a Masters in Ministry at Freed-Hardeman... Read More →